Did anyone else have a mild stroke when they realized yesterday that it is December already? 2015 is coming to a close in less than a month, and many of us just spent last weekend catching up with family and old friends. As a result, you may have sized up the competition - er, company you kept - and made a mental note that you may want to come into the next holiday congregation looking a little different. Or hey, maybe you were the one that set the bar in your cohort and you need to maintain the status quo! Either way, you are now faced with about 3 weeks to negate that entire Thanksgiving pie that I̶ ̶d̶e̶v̶o̶u̶r̶e̶d̶ ̶i̶n̶ ̶o̶n̶e̶ ̶n̶i̶g̶h̶t̶ YOU ate last weekend, and get ready for the end of the year! *If you are one of my friends that celebrates Hanukkah, you have exactly 4 days, and I do not condone crash diets, soooo.....yeah. That being said, what CAN you do to get ready for Christmas/New Years/family judgement?

Hyperbolic? Not at all. Overly simplistic? Maybe in text, but not in principle. In the next few weeks you should make it your goal to work out at least 4 days per week, and in those workouts be doing a variety of activities (it is the spice of life, you know.) Any secret workout that burns the most calories, you ask? Which ever one you do consistently that challenges you will do nicely. Now would be a great time to get started with your trainer, if you aren't sure where to start!

As for food, the rules are still the same as always - base your meals around a protein and a vegetable, and intake carbs before or after your workout. Drink a lot of water, and get enough sleep. Boom. Now, if you want to be a bit more aggressive about your fat loss, you can remove starchy carbs and fruits from your diet for the next 3 weeks, and I guarantee that you will see some more dramatic changes. This is due to the likely decrease in calories you will take in, as well as cutting down the sugar content of your day. Ask me what I mean by that, if you care to hear some nerdspeak :-) But, as far as blanket statements go, eat in moderation! Don't go for seconds, keep your portions in check, drink water with every meal, and don't overdo any one ingredient on your plates.

That's pretty much it, kids. Any questions can be directed to me on Facebook, or an inquiry on my Personal Training tab. Happy Hump Day!